Senior Project Manager, Engineering

Carvana

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Location
Tempe, AZ
Posted
16 days ago

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About Carvana

Carvana is an e-commerce platform for buying and selling used cars, offering customers a fully online purchasing experience with home delivery, financing, and vehicle trade-ins through its network of automated car vending machines and inspection centers.

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TL;DR · Senior Project Manager, Engineering

As a Senior Project Manager at Carvana’s engineering organization in Tempe, AZ, you will drive the execution of complex technical initiatives by acting as a strategic advisor and engine-optimizer for cross-functional teams. Your daily tasks include defining project strategies, automating repetitive tasks with AI agents, conducting root cause analysis on operational telemetry, and facilitating rigorous reviews to align stakeholders at all levels. You should have 5+ years of experience in managing complex projects using Agile methodologies, along with a strong enthusiasm for leveraging AI tools like LLMs and custom GPT/Agents to accelerate workflows and solve business problems. Additionally, proficiency with enterprise project management tools such as JIRA and Github, hands-on experience with data analytics platforms like Snowflake and Tableau, and familiarity with querying languages or basic scripting are highly desirable.

What you'll do

  • Define project strategies and align cross-functional goals with broader business objectives.
  • Build and implement AI-agent workflows to automate repetitive tasks and streamline operations.
  • Identify systemic problems, write strategic briefs, and secure stakeholder alignment on solutions.
  • Conduct root cause analysis using operational telemetry data to propose systemic fixes.
  • Mentor mid-level Project Managers and contribute to organizational knowledge base.
  • Facilitate rigorous reviews and communicate effectively at different levels within the organization.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of experience managing complex projects and leading cross-functional teams using Agile methodologies.
  • Strong strategic and analytical thinking skills to compile comprehensive project plans and anticipate risks.
  • Practical experience with AI tools (LLMs, custom GPTs/Agents) for workflow acceleration and data analysis.
  • Ability to build consensus and foster collaboration without formal authority in high-pressure environments.
  • Exceptional communication skills to bridge technical and non-technical stakeholders effectively.
  • High emotional intelligence and resilience to navigate ambiguous situations and maintain team psychological safety.

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